Uh... Some women do get fat in Japan, like everywhere else. They love fast food in Japan and it's as deadly there as it is in the US... But few japanese tend to eat there very often. And I haven't seen many japanese women exercise. It's just that they walk a lot more than the typical american. Conclusion: there is no magic recipe. Just don't eat too much, walk a bit and you won't get fat...

Aunt Messy, I admit I've never been to Japan. But I had a lot of Japanese colleagues here in Korea, and while I confirm east Asian women in general are overly concerned about their weight, I also confirm they do get fat too if they don't take proper care. Just like European women, after all.... Anyway, I will definitelt go for a trip to Japan as soon as I can afford it. In the near future. Maybe this or next year. But my priority for now is visiting my hometown.

Japanese women are various.... They're human too. And not everyone is on a traditional diet. When life gets too busy and tired...

So when was the last time either of you were in Japan? I see a few obese children around, and some fat men, but in general, Japanese women make an effort not to gain weight. ... As for blithering about exceptions, anecdotes are not data.

God bless these trim mommies ! Signed - Every Dad In The World